Zangetsu had chosen to ascend, of course, but the changes are very subtle. There are fewer feathers on his legs, now beginning at mid-calf instead of his waist, and his feet are much more hare-like, with their avian, curved black talons completely retracted, kept hidden and sharp. The gills on his neck are gone and his hair is long, glimmering like moonlight. As he sits on Gon's back, his tail dangles lazily around his friend's new, folded wings.

He's a little disappointed that no one seems to be giving them any trouble.

"Shame. Wanted ta flex some of this new power..."

Even the Queen herself isn't being aggressive. As one of the few who was more interested in slaying her than talking to her, he groans and lays back on his noble, steadfast steed.

"Wake me if she tries to pull some shit."